Dec 15th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1.Which of the following forms of art were found from various sites of the Indus valley civilization?
1. Gold and silver ornaments
2. Bronze and Iron sculpture
3. Painted pottery
4. Seals
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. The Lomus Rishi cave was patronized by Ashoka for
(a) The early Buddhism
(b) The Jainism
(c) The Charvaka
(d) The Ajivikas
3. Consider the following animals:
1. Tiger
2. Rhinoceros
3. Unicorn bull
4. Buffalo
5. Goat
Which of the above animals were depicted on the seals of Indus Valley civilization?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
4. Consider the following pairs:
1. Painted Earthen jar: Banawali
2. Great Bath: Mohenjodaro
3. Hoards of jewellery: Kalibangan
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Dancing Girl of Indus Valley civilization?
1. It was found in Chanhudaro and made of bronze.
2. Its left hand rests on the hip, while the right arm hangs loosely in a relaxed posture.
3. It indicates the popularity of bangles at that time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answers
1. (c)
The forms of art found from various sites of the civilization include sculptures, seals, pottery, gold and silver jewellery, terracotta figures, etc.
Bronze was used in preparing sculpture. Iron was not known to the people of Indus valley civilization.
2. (d)
The rock-cut cave carved at Barabar hills near Gaya in Bihar is known as the Lomus Rishi cave. The cave was patronised by Ashoka for the Ajivika sect. The Ajivikas were an ancient sect of Indian ascetics who believed in fatalism, karma and liberation.
3. (d)
The seals discovered from the sites of Indus valley civilization carry beautiful figures of animals such as Rhinoceros, Tiger, Elephant, Bison, Goat, Buffalo etc.
4. (c)
Painted Earthen Jar was found in Mohenjodaro.
Hoards of jewellery of were found at Mohenjodaro and Lothal. They included necklaces of gold and semi-precious stones, copper bracelets and beads, gold earrings and head ornaments, faience pendants and buttons, and beads of steatite and gemstones.
The Great Bath was the most important public place of Mohenjodaro.
5. (a)
The statue of Dancing Girl was found in Mohenjodaro. It was made of bronze.
Its right-hand rests on the hip, while the left arm, covered with bangles, hangs loosely in a relaxed posture.
From the use of bangles, it can be said that bangles were popular ornaments among the women of the Indus Valley civilization.
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